Jua kali artisans at Soko Posta market in Busia town have expressed fear of being evicted from the site. The county government decided to relocate the artisans to pave way for the expansion of the rural access road connecting the open air market. On Wednesday, the traders told the Star they will not vacate, despite threats by the county to forcibly evict them after 14 days. In 2015, the county set aside more than Sh10 million to support micro and small businesses in Busia. Governor Sospeter Ojaamong said the money would be lent to jua kali artisans in open markets at low interest rates.

Source: The Star February 03, 2017 00:16 UTC